may weekend
This was a weekend when the gods truly smiled on us. The weather was perfect, 90% sunshine, one rain storm on Friday evening that drove us into the pub where we were greeted with towels, much kindness and sustenance such that we we felt happy to stay all evening.The rest of the time was sunshine and barmy winds with clear blue skies and a sparkling sea.
Friday saw the arrival of over 30 walkers of mixed walking speeds which provided a challenge to the prganisers
Fridays walk showed off the delights of Bridport with a small group trying their own route providing another frisson of alarm for the organisers
Saturday was the most challenging walk, some steep ups and downs including the Golden Cap and the group broke into natural sub-groups to cope, some electing to explore the seashore and other accepting the climbs without a murmur. either way we all met for lunch in the sunshine at Seatown and swapped experiences so we all did everything in one way or another
Sunday took us into true Hardy country side- I was expecting Shepherd Gabriel to appear at any minute - then down to Barton Bragstock for the famed fish and chips cafe on the sea shore. Reputaion maintained.And a long buthappy drive home with good memories
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The nearest railway station is Axminster and there are buses from there to West Bay.
Friday 19th May
15.00 Walk 4 1/2 miles round thé edge of Bridport.
People wanting a shorter walk or to explore the town could leave the group in the centre of Bridport and catch a bus back to West Bay. The walk ends at the Bridport Arms at around 1800
Saturday 20th May
9.30 Walk 8 miles to Seatown returning by the coast path. From Seatown the more energetic among us can climb up to Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast, path.
Afternoon Return along the coast path to West Bay A steep climb up toand down from the coast path
It is possible to get taxis back from the pun
Sunday 21st May
9.30 Walk 5 miles to Burton Bradstock and back across the golf course.
Burton Bradstock is a very pretty village and worth exploring if you have time. There are places for lunch there or in West Bay..
18.00 Dinner at the Bridport Arms in West Bay. This inn has good food and a room for our exclusive use however they have asked us order dinner between 18.00 and 19.00 with the orders staggered.
If you prefer just to have a drink at the end of the walk and eat later we can recommend
Seagulls https://www.seagullsrestaurant.co.uk/
The Station Kitchen https://www.thestationkitchen.co.uk/
Rise https://www.risecafebar.co.uk/
but advisable to book beforehand.
And Haddon House is also an option.
Saturday 20th May
Lunch at the Anchor in Seatown. They cannot take groups so we will have to order in small groups and not all together. There is also a Spar in Seatown which serves hot and cold snacks or you could buy a sandwich in West Bay before we leave. If you only want to walk in the morning you could get a taxi back.
19.00 for 19.30 Dinner at the Haddon House Hotel. The menu is more restricted than usual again due to staff shortages.
Starter: Antipasti
Mains: Chicken supreme with bacon and mushrooms or nut roast with Yorkshire pudding.
Dessert: raspberry creme brulee.
The cost for 3 courses with coffee is £39.50
Please could you let me, Deborah, know asap your choice of main and if you have any dietary requirements.
Sunday 21st May
Burton Bradstock There are places for lunch there or in West Bay.